Sheriff Skuli Magnusson

Sheriff Skuli Magnusson

Kirkjustræti,
Reykjavík

Sheriff Skúli Magnússon (1711-1794) Named: “The Father of Reykjavík” treasurer Skúli Magnússon was one of the main supporters of the “Innréttingar”, and campaigned in their favour throughout their existence. Still standing on Viðey island today, is his residence, where he lived from 1754 until death in 1794. Sculptor: Guðmundur Einarsson